ZIP 29556 (Kingstree, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29556: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Williamsburg County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 319 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Williamsburg County compares with South Carolina
Williamsburg County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Williamsburg County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Williamsburg County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.8 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.3% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Williamsburg County sits below South Carolina on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Williamsburg County at a glance: 1 in 98 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.1% across South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 319 crashes involving commercial trucks in Williamsburg County since 2015: 214 people were injured and 17 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-52 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 29556 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-261 (1), SR-527 (1) and US-521 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29556 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-52; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 27.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Williamsburg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 3 |
| SR-261 | 1 |
| SR-527 | 1 |
| US-521 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Williamsburg County) |
|---|---|
| County Line Rd | 26 |
| Williamsburg County Hwy | 15 |
| Seaboard Rd | 14 |
| Hemingway Hwy | 9 |
| Santee Rd | 9 |
| US-521 | 8 |
| Easler Hwy | 7 |
| Sumter Hwy | 7 |
ZIP 29556 at a glance
| Population | 10,559 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,365 |
| Median home value | $105,376 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Williamsburg County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 21 | -11% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 26 | +25% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 27 | +4% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 27 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29556
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29556?
319 truck crashes have been reported in Williamsburg County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 214 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 29556?
NHTSA data shows US-52 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29556 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 29556?
The worst month is March: 12.5% of truck crashes in Williamsburg County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29556?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Williamsburg County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29556 compare with South Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Williamsburg County has 98.8 truck crashes a year; South Carolina has 61.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29556?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.